World's Best Chocolate: Top 100 Award-Winning Bars (ICA Ranked)

Curated by Bar & Cocoa Team · Staff · 98 chocolates

What is the best chocolate in the world? This list is our data-driven answer. Every bar here has been judged at the International Chocolate Awards (ICA), the most respected independent competition in fine chocolate, and ranked scores — not by hype or brand recognition.

That makes this more than a list of the world's best chocolate bars: it's a living scoreboard of the finest craft chocolate you can actually buy. We update the ranking as new ICA results land and as bars sell out or return

  1. Fjak Vermouth O'Clock Dark Chocolate (Limited Edition) — craft chocolate made with Tanzania cacao Fjak Vermouth O'Clock Dark Chocolate (Limited Edition) Fjak · Tanzania International Chocolate Awards score: 93.5/100 $18.00
  2. Cacaosuyo El Ganso 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo El Ganso 70% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 92.3/100 $12.00
  3. Qantu Chocolate Palo Santo Smoked Chocolate 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Palo Santo Smoked Chocolate 70% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 92.2/100 $21.00
  4. Goodnow Farms Putnam Rye Whiskey 77% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Goodnow Farms Putnam Rye Whiskey 77% Goodnow Farms · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 92.0/100 $24.00
  5. Friis Holm Filled Chocolate Stauning Whisky Pralines Box (8 pcs) — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm Filled Chocolate Stauning Whisky Pralines Box (8 pcs) Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 91.8/100 $28.25 $32.00
  6. Amano Citrus Melange à Trois 55% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao Amano Citrus Melange à Trois 55% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 91.7/100 $15.00
  7. Fjåk Brown Cheese Milk Chocolate 45% (Nordic Collection) by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Haiti cacao Fjåk Brown Cheese Milk Chocolate 45% (Nordic Collection) Fjak · Haiti International Chocolate Awards score: 91.7/100 $14.00
  8. Fruition Brown Butter Milk Chocolate 43% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Fruition Brown Butter Milk Chocolate 43% Fruition · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 91.5/100 $14.00
  9. A. Morin Perou Chanchamayo White 40% by Chocolaterie A Morin — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao A. Morin Perou Chanchamayo White 40% Chocolaterie A Morin · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 91.4/100 $15.50
  10. Friis Holm O'Payo Milk Sansho Pepper 50% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm O'Payo Milk Sansho Pepper 50% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 91.4/100 $21.00
  11. Friis Holm Dark Blend La Dalia (The Lazy Cocoa Grower) 100% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm Dark Blend La Dalia (The Lazy Cocoa Grower) 100% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 91.2/100 $21.00
  12. Cacaosuyo Chuncho-Cuzco 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Chuncho-Cuzco 70% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 91.1/100 $14.00
  13. Fjåk Drinking Chocolate White w/ Brown Cheese by Fjak — craft chocolate Fjåk Drinking Chocolate White w/ Brown Cheese Fjak International Chocolate Awards score: 91.1/100 $26.00
  14. Qantu Chocolate Maras Maple & Fleur de Sel 60% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Maras Maple & Fleur de Sel 60% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.9/100 $15.00
  15. Friis Holm Dark Milk Chocolate Nicaragua 55% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm Dark Milk Chocolate Nicaragua 55% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 90.8/100 $21.00
  16. Cacaosuyo Lakuna 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Lakuna 70% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.7/100 $14.00
  17. Cacaosuyo Piura Select 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Piura Select 70% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.7/100 $14.00
  18. Friis Holm O'Payo Milk Liquorice 50% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm O'Payo Milk Liquorice 50% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 90.7/100 $21.00
  19. Qantu Chocolate Gran Blanco 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Gran Blanco 70% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.7/100 $15.00
  20. Marou Dark Pho Spice 65% (Limited Edition) — craft chocolate made with Vietnam cacao Marou Dark Pho Spice 65% (Limited Edition) Marou · Vietnam International Chocolate Awards score: 90.6/100 $12.50
  21. A. Morin Peru Cocoa Powder 100% Tin by Chocolaterie A Morin — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao A. Morin Peru Cocoa Powder 100% Tin Chocolaterie A Morin · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.4/100 $27.00
  22. Fjak Sichuan Pepper Milk Chocolate 50% (Limited Edition) — craft chocolate made with Thailand cacao Fjak Sichuan Pepper Milk Chocolate 50% (Limited Edition) Fjak · Thailand International Chocolate Awards score: 90.4/100 $15.00
  23. Goodnow Farms Almendra Blanca 77% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Goodnow Farms Almendra Blanca 77% Goodnow Farms · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 90.4/100 $19.00
  24. Goodnow Farms Ucayali 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Goodnow Farms Ucayali 70% Goodnow Farms · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.4/100 $19.00
  25. Qantu Chocolate Morropon 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Morropon 70% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.4/100 $15.00
  26. Friis Holm Filled Chocolate Frederiksdal Cherry Praline Box (8 pcs) — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm Filled Chocolate Frederiksdal Cherry Praline Box (8 pcs) Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 90.3/100 $28.25 $32.00
  27. Goodnow Farms Asochivite w/ Maple 70% — craft chocolate made with Guatemala cacao Goodnow Farms Asochivite w/ Maple 70% Goodnow Farms · Guatemala International Chocolate Awards score: 90.2/100 $21.50
  28. Qantu Milk Chocolate Crème de la Crème 45% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Milk Chocolate Crème de la Crème 45% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.2/100 $15.00
  29. The Organic House Dark Lavender Maple 70% — craft chocolate made with Philippines cacao The Organic House Dark Lavender Maple 70% The Organic House · Philippines International Chocolate Awards score: 90.2/100 $13.00
  30. Fjåk Drinking Chocolate Dark Tanzania 70% by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Tanzania cacao Fjåk Drinking Chocolate Dark Tanzania 70% Fjak · Tanzania International Chocolate Awards score: 90.1/100 $26.00
  31. Friis Holm Dark Chuno Double Turned, Nicaragua 70% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm Dark Chuno Double Turned, Nicaragua 70% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 90.1/100 $21.00
  32. Amano Raspberry Rose Dark 55% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao Amano Raspberry Rose Dark 55% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $15.00
  33. Cacaosuyo Piura Milk 50% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Piura Milk 50% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $14.00
  34. Chocolate Tree Milk w/ Nordic Berries 50% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Chocolate Tree Milk w/ Nordic Berries 50% Chocolate Tree · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $13.00
  35. Fjåk Blueberry Milk Chocolate 50% (Nordic Collection) by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Madagascar cacao Fjåk Blueberry Milk Chocolate 50% (Nordic Collection) Fjak · Madagascar International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $14.00
  36. Fruition Dominican Nacional Dark Milk 68% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Fruition Dominican Nacional Dark Milk 68% Fruition · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $14.00
  37. Ranger Salted Caramel Box (4 pcs) by Ranger Chocolate — craft chocolate Ranger Salted Caramel Box (4 pcs) Ranger Chocolate International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $14.00
  38. Fjåk Thailand Dark Chocolate 85% by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Thailand cacao Fjåk Thailand Dark Chocolate 85% Fjak · Thailand International Chocolate Awards score: 89.9/100 $14.00
  39. Goodnow Farms Banana Split 59% (Limited Release) — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Goodnow Farms Banana Split 59% (Limited Release) Goodnow Farms · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 89.9/100 $24.00
  40. Qantu Dark MIlk Chocolate Oh La Vache! 60% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Dark MIlk Chocolate Oh La Vache! 60% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 89.9/100 $15.00
  41. Goodnow Farms Boyaca 73% — craft chocolate made with Colombia cacao Goodnow Farms Boyaca 73% Goodnow Farms · Colombia International Chocolate Awards score: 89.8/100 $19.00
  42. Friis Holm O'Payo Milk 50% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis Holm O'Payo Milk 50% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 89.7/100 $21.00
  43. Friis-Holm Dark Chuno Triple Turned 70% by Friis Holm — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Friis-Holm Dark Chuno Triple Turned 70% Friis Holm · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 89.7/100 $21.00
  44. Goodnow Farms Asochivite 77% — craft chocolate made with Guatemala cacao Goodnow Farms Asochivite 77% Goodnow Farms · Guatemala International Chocolate Awards score: 89.7/100 $19.00
  45. Goodnow Farms Classic Milk 55% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Goodnow Farms Classic Milk 55% Goodnow Farms · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 89.7/100 $19.00
  46. Qantu Chocolate Jean Duya w/ Piedmont Hazelnuts 32% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Jean Duya w/ Piedmont Hazelnuts 32% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 89.6/100 $17.00
  47. Lucid Chocolatier Chuncho Especial 86% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Lucid Chocolatier Chuncho Especial 86% Lucid Chocolatier · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 89.5/100 $23.00
  48. Qantu Chocolate Chaska 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Chaska 70% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 89.5/100 $13.50
  49. Amano Guayas 70% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao Amano Guayas 70% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 89.4/100 $15.00
  50. Amano Cardamom Pepper 60% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Amano Cardamom Pepper 60% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 89.3/100 $15.00
  51. Dick Taylor Straight Bourbon Whiskey Chocolate (Limited Release) — craft chocolate made with Brazil cacao Dick Taylor Straight Bourbon Whiskey Chocolate (Limited Release) Dick Taylor · Brazil International Chocolate Awards score: 89.3/100 $16.00
  52. Goodnow Farms 100% Cacao — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Goodnow Farms 100% Cacao Goodnow Farms · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 89.3/100 $19.00
  53. Goodnow Farms Lawley's Rum 77% — craft chocolate made with Colombia cacao Goodnow Farms Lawley's Rum 77% Goodnow Farms · Colombia International Chocolate Awards score: 89.2/100 $24.00
  54. Mission Chocolate Cupuaçu 70% — craft chocolate made with Brazil cacao Mission Chocolate Cupuaçu 70% Mission Chocolate · Brazil International Chocolate Awards score: 89.2/100 $13.50
  55. Fjåk Dark West Papua 70% (Limited Microlot Series) by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Papua New Guinea cacao Fjåk Dark West Papua 70% (Limited Microlot Series) Fjak · Papua New Guinea International Chocolate Awards score: 89.1/100 $16.00
  56. Cacao Hunters Minis Sierra Nevada 64% — craft chocolate made with Colombia cacao Cacao Hunters Minis Sierra Nevada 64% Cacao Hunters · Colombia International Chocolate Awards score: 89.0/100 $23.75 $27.00
  57. A. Morin Equateur Esmeralda Milk 48% by Chocolaterie A Morin — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao A. Morin Equateur Esmeralda Milk 48% Chocolaterie A Morin · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 88.9/100 $13.50
  58. Amano Cuyagua 70% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Venezuela cacao Amano Cuyagua 70% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Venezuela International Chocolate Awards score: 88.9/100 $18.00
  59. Cacaosuyo Rupa Rupa 100% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Rupa Rupa 100% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.9/100 $15.00
  60. Eigen Dark Chocolate Colombia 70% by Eigen Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Colombia cacao Eigen Dark Chocolate Colombia 70% Eigen Chocolate · Colombia International Chocolate Awards score: 88.9/100 $12.50
  61. Fruition Colombia Tumaco Dark 85% — craft chocolate made with Colombia cacao Fruition Colombia Tumaco Dark 85% Fruition · Colombia International Chocolate Awards score: 88.9/100 $14.00
  62. Goodnow Farms Passion Fruit & Cream 62% (Limited Edition) — craft chocolate made with Guatemala cacao Goodnow Farms Passion Fruit & Cream 62% (Limited Edition) Goodnow Farms · Guatemala International Chocolate Awards score: 88.9/100 $21.00
  63. Pure Chocolate Dark w/ Cinnamon 70% — craft chocolate made with Jamaica cacao Pure Chocolate Dark w/ Cinnamon 70% Pure Chocolate · Jamaica International Chocolate Awards score: 88.8/100 $11.00
  64. Cacaosuyo Cuzco 80% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Cuzco 80% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.7/100 $14.00
  65. Eigen Dark Chocolate Vietnam Ben Tre 70% by Eigen Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Vietnam cacao Eigen Dark Chocolate Vietnam Ben Tre 70% Eigen Chocolate · Vietnam International Chocolate Awards score: 88.7/100 $12.50
  66. Fruition Passion Fruit Caramels (9 pcs) — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Fruition Passion Fruit Caramels (9 pcs) Fruition · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 88.7/100 $30.00
  67. Goodnow Farms Esmeraldas 70% — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao Goodnow Farms Esmeraldas 70% Goodnow Farms · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 88.7/100 $19.00
  68. The Organic House Dark w/ Maple & Coffee 65% — craft chocolate made with Philippines cacao The Organic House Dark w/ Maple & Coffee 65% The Organic House · Philippines International Chocolate Awards score: 88.7/100 $13.00
  69. Fjak Mulled Wine Dark Chocolate (Seasonal) — craft chocolate made with Tanzania cacao Fjak Mulled Wine Dark Chocolate (Seasonal) Fjak · Tanzania International Chocolate Awards score: 88.6/100 $18.00
  70. Mission Chocolate Dark French Toast — craft chocolate made with Brazil cacao Mission Chocolate Dark French Toast Mission Chocolate · Brazil International Chocolate Awards score: 88.6/100 $13.50
  71. Mission Chocolate Two Rivers 70% — craft chocolate made with Brazil cacao Mission Chocolate Two Rivers 70% Mission Chocolate · Brazil International Chocolate Awards score: 88.6/100 $13.50
  72. Qantu Chocolate Chuncho 100% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Chuncho 100% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.6/100 $17.00
  73. Amano Madagascar 70% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Madagascar cacao Amano Madagascar 70% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Madagascar International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $15.00
  74. Amano Mango Chili 65% by Amano Artisan Chocolate — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao Amano Mango Chili 65% Amano Artisan Chocolate · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $15.00
  75. Cacaosuyo Milk Quinoa Crunch 40% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Milk Quinoa Crunch 40% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $14.00
  76. Chocolate Tree Belize Black 100% — craft chocolate made with Belize cacao Chocolate Tree Belize Black 100% Chocolate Tree · Belize International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $13.00
  77. Fjåk Madagascar Dark Chocolate 70% by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Madagascar cacao Fjåk Madagascar Dark Chocolate 70% Fjak · Madagascar International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $14.00
  78. Fjåk Tanzania Dark Chocolate 75% by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Tanzania cacao Fjåk Tanzania Dark Chocolate 75% Fjak · Tanzania International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $14.00
  79. Goodnow Farms Brown Butter 70% — craft chocolate made with Mexico cacao Goodnow Farms Brown Butter 70% Goodnow Farms · Mexico International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $21.50
  80. Qantu Chocolate Chuncho 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Chuncho 70% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $15.00
  81. The Organic House Dark Banana Foster 65% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao The Organic House Dark Banana Foster 65% The Organic House · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 88.5/100 $13.00
  82. A. Morin Peru Cusco 70% by Chocolaterie A Morin — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao A. Morin Peru Cusco 70% Chocolaterie A Morin · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.4/100 $15.50
  83. French Broad Dark Chocolate Dominican Republic 70% by French Broad Chocolates — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao French Broad Dark Chocolate Dominican Republic 70% French Broad Chocolates · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 88.4/100 $12.50
  84. Standout Chocolate Liquorice & Beech Smoked Sea Salt 67% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Standout Chocolate Liquorice & Beech Smoked Sea Salt 67% Standout Chocolate · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 88.4/100 $15.00
  85. Fjåk Norwegian Gin Dark Chocolate 60% by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Fjåk Norwegian Gin Dark Chocolate 60% Fjak · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 88.3/100 $18.00
  86. Lucid Chocolatier Sauternes 72% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Lucid Chocolatier Sauternes 72% Lucid Chocolatier · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.3/100 $29.00
  87. Chocolate Tree Dark Milk Peru Selva 60% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Chocolate Tree Dark Milk Peru Selva 60% Chocolate Tree · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 88.2/100 $11.00
  88. Chocolate Tree Dark Venezuela Porcelana 85% — craft chocolate made with Venezuela cacao Chocolate Tree Dark Venezuela Porcelana 85% Chocolate Tree · Venezuela International Chocolate Awards score: 88.1/100 $13.00
  89. Fresco Polochic Valley Light Roast 70% — craft chocolate made with Guatemala cacao Fresco Polochic Valley Light Roast 70% Fresco · Guatemala International Chocolate Awards score: 88.1/100 $13.50
  90. Fruition Vanilla Bean Toasted White 38% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Fruition Vanilla Bean Toasted White 38% Fruition · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 88.1/100 $16.00
  91. Friis Holm White Yuzu 40% — craft chocolate made with Ecuador cacao Friis Holm White Yuzu 40% Friis Holm · Ecuador International Chocolate Awards score: 88.0/100 $21.00
  92. Goodnow Farms Black Urfa Chili 77% — craft chocolate made with Dominican Republic cacao Goodnow Farms Black Urfa Chili 77% Goodnow Farms · Dominican Republic International Chocolate Awards score: 88.0/100 $21.50
  93. Qantu Chocolate Bagua 70% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Qantu Chocolate Bagua 70% Qantu · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 87.9/100 $15.00
  94. Ranger Caribbean Chocolate Bar by Ranger Chocolate — craft chocolate Ranger Caribbean Chocolate Bar Ranger Chocolate International Chocolate Awards score: 87.9/100 $19.00
  95. Fjåk Chocolate Coated Brown Cheese Caramels (6 pcs) by Fjak — craft chocolate made with Tanzania cacao Fjåk Chocolate Coated Brown Cheese Caramels (6 pcs) Fjak · Tanzania International Chocolate Awards score: 90.0/100 $22.00
  96. Goodnow Farms Dark Pure Passionfruit 70% — craft chocolate made with Guatemala cacao Goodnow Farms Dark Pure Passionfruit 70% Goodnow Farms · Guatemala International Chocolate Awards score: 87.8/100 $19.00
  97. Standout Chocolate Caramelized Goat Cheese 58% — craft chocolate made with Nicaragua cacao Standout Chocolate Caramelized Goat Cheese 58% Standout Chocolate · Nicaragua International Chocolate Awards score: 87.8/100 $15.00
  98. Cacaosuyo Amazonas 100% — craft chocolate made with Peru cacao Cacaosuyo Amazonas 100% Cacaosuyo · Peru International Chocolate Awards score: 87.7/100 $15.00

Frequently asked questions

What is the best chocolate in the world?

By judged score, the best chocolate in the world is whatever sits at #1 on this list — the ranking follows International Chocolate Awards (ICA) results rather than opinion, so the top spot changes as new competition scores are published. Every bar in the top ten scored 90+ out of 100 from professional judges, which puts them in the top fraction of a percent of all chocolate made anywhere.

What is the International Chocolate Awards (ICA)?

The International Chocolate Awards is the leading independent competition for fine chocolate. Panels of trained judges blind-taste entries from craft chocolate makers worldwide and score them on flavor, texture, and technical execution, awarding gold, silver, and bronze at regional and world finals. Because judging is blind and independent, ICA scores are the closest thing chocolate has to an objective quality benchmark.

How are the bars on this list ranked?

Each bar is ranked by its International Chocolate Awards judges' score on a 100-point scale — you can see the exact score on every bar in the list. We don't adjust the order editorially: the highest-scoring award-winning bars we stock sit at the top, whether they're dark, milk, white, or flavored.

How often does this list update?

Continuously. New bars join when fresh ICA results are published or when we bring a newly awarded maker into the shop, and bars leave when they sell out for the season. Rankings, prices, and availability on this page reflect the live Bar & Cocoa catalog.

Where can I buy the world's best chocolate?

Every bar on this list is sold by Bar & Cocoa and ships from our US warehouse — click any bar to go straight to its product page, or use the add-to-cart buttons on this page. We import directly from the craft makers and store everything temperature-controlled, so the chocolate arrives the way the maker intended.

What makes these bars better than regular chocolate?

Mass-market chocolate is engineered for shelf life and uniformity, usually from bulk cacao with added vanilla and extra sugar. The bars here are craft (bean-to-bar) chocolate: small makers source high-grade cacao from specific farms, then roast, grind, and temper it themselves to showcase the bean's natural flavor — which is why judges score them among the tastiest chocolate in the world, with notes ranging from raspberry and caramel to smoke and spice.

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